DPA LFDI
Data protection authority of Germany
Total Actions
6
Total Fines
€2.1M
Average Fine
€531K
Among actions with fines
Enforcement Factor
1.50
Moderately active
About DPA LFDI
The DPA LFDI is Germany's data protection authority and an active enforcer of GDPR and ePrivacy requirements. DPA LFDI has taken 6 enforcement actions resulting in €2,125,000 in total penalties, with an average fine of €531K per sanctioned entity. The authority maintains a balanced enforcement approach (enforcement factor: 1.5), combining deterrent fines with corrective orders. Its most significant action was a €1,900,000 fine against BREBAU GmbH in 2022. Key enforcement areas include cookies placed before consent, unclear cookie information. The most frequently cited legal basis in DPA LFDI's decisions is Art. 32(GDPR) and Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
Largest Fines by DPA LFDI
View all actionsRecent Actions by DPA LFDI
View all actionsEnforcement by Year
| Year | Actions | Total Fines |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | €20K |
| 2019 | 2 | €205K |
| 2020 | 1 | €0 |
| 2022 | 1 | €1.9M |
| 2023 | 1 | €0 |
Most Enforced Violations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many GDPR and ePrivacy actions has DPA LFDI issued?
DPA LFDI has issued 6 enforcement actions related to GDPR and ePrivacy, totaling €2.1M.
What is DPA LFDI's largest GDPR and ePrivacy fine?
The largest was a €1.9M fine against BREBAU GmbH on 2022-03-03.
What violations does DPA LFDI enforce most?
The most commonly enforced violations by DPA LFDI are cookies placed before consent, unclear cookie information.